Welcome to the Admissions Office!

Since 2001, the school has been excelling at providing a real-world education in journalism that has led to many rewarding jobs. The Diploma in Applied Journalism is an effort in the same direction. It is your preparation for a dynamic future in an industry that is going through change like never before. It is your hedge against an uncertain future. No one knows the profile of a journalist a few years down the line. But what everyone accepts is that the future is convergence – a meeting of the many formats of media. And that is the future we are preparing you for. Your career in journalism begins at 9.9 School of Convergence!

The Admission Process

Step 1: Submission of Application Form:
Applicants can either download the application form download ‘Application Form’
Or, collect it from the following address:
9.9 Mediaworx Pvt. Ltd., Ist Floor, K-40 Connaught Circus, New Delhi – 110 001

The processing fee for the application form is Rs 750. It has to be paid at the time of submission of the form either by cash or by a local demand draft (DD) payable to “Nine Dot Nine Mediaworx Pvt. Ltd”.

Please note that incomplete forms will not be processed. The form, along with the processing fee, can be dropped at or couriered to 9.9 School of Convergence, c/o 9.9 Mediaworx Pvt Ltd, K-40 Connaught Circus, New Delhi – 110001 before the submission deadlines.

Those who have downloaded the application forms from the website will be mailed a copy of the brochure upon submission of form and payment of processing fee.


Step 2: Selection Process
Candidates will be short-listed on the basis of their applications and called for a written test-cum-interview session. The duration will be 90 minutes for the test and 60 minutes for the interview.

9.9 Mediaworx Pvt. Ltd., Ist Floor, K-40 Connaught Circus, New Delhi – 110 001
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Time: 10am onwards

The written test will have three sections:
1: English grammar
2: Logical reasoning
3: Essay on an undisclosed topic

Please check the table below for suitable test dates.


Step 3: Final short-list
The results of the written test and interview will be put up on the website within 24 hours. Given there are only 50 seats available for the ‘Diploma in Applied Journalism’, interested candidates are requested to apply in the first cycle and take the first available test date. Those who clear the selection process will be required to pay the first instalment of fee to secure admission.

Application Deadlines
Admissions are based on a first-come-first-served basis for a total of 50 seats. Last date for application submission is February 15, 2009.

What we look for in prospective students

Journalism requires passion. The ‘Diploma in Applied Journalism’ is open to:
• Students currently pursuing graduation/ post graduation in any discipline
  (Arts, Commerce or Science);
• Graduates from any discipline;
• People who are working, but want to switch to a career in media.

Since classes are held on Sundays only, we encourage candidates who are currently pursuing their graduation or work during the week.

We look at the following qualities in candidates:
• Good academic record;
• Decent command over English;
• Average writing and communication skills;
• Interest in current news and events;
• Willingness to learn.

Tuition Fee and Financial Aid
The total course fee for the program is 1.25 Lacs.

Scholarships
It is 9.9 SoC’s endeavour that all deserving students should be able to undertake our programme without our fees becoming a barrier. Therefore, we have instituted several scholarships for deserving students. The 9.9 Media Scholar will get a 25% tuition waiver based on scholarship from 9.9 Mediaworx Pvt Ltd. In addition, 9.9 School of Convergence will offer several 50% tuition waiver scholarships to a select list of 9.9 SoC Dean’s Scholars. Scholarships will be awarded to students on the basis of their performance in the written test and interview conducted during the admission process.

Education Loans
The School of Convergence has tied up with select financial institutions to provide an education loan facility to its students. Once admitted, students will be put in touch with the financial institution for processing of their loan application.

Enrolment for Information Sessions
If you have any questions or concerns about the ‘Diploma in Applied Journalism’, we will be happy to answer them for you in person. Please send us an email asking for a meeting and we will get back to you in a day’s time with a venue and time.